UK public safest bet for infrastructure investors
When investing in UK infrastructure debt, the public sector is always the best bet, says GCP Infrastructure Investments Stephen Ellis
Infrastructure
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Alternatives renaissance
Private equity, property and infrastructure are set for a renaissance in institutional portfolios, though hedge fund investors are the least satisfied in the alternatives space, according to research from Preqin.
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Real assets appeal to broaden
According to Standard Life Investments Francis Hudson, there are significant changes taking place that could broaden the appeal of real assets to global investors
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First State Infrastructure vs Lazard
This week’s head-to-head battle heads to the badlands of global listed infrastructure, where Lazard’s offering faces off against the First State fund.
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Two places to look for negative correlation
In a world where one can no longer rely on bonds for negative correlation, one has to look for alternative diversifiers.
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ETF Securities launches new US energy fund
According to the ETP provider, the new product will allow European investors access to the US energy space in a new way.
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BBGI trust to drop Bilfinger name
Bilfinger's opportunity set dries up, leading BBGI trust to propose a rebrand to shareholders
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Which makers doers or savers will benefit
Knee-jerk share price reactions indicated the Government actually managed to keep its rabbit in the hat, for a change
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new cross border fund structure on its way
Earlier this month the European Commission introduced plans to create a new type of investment fund for more illiquid assets, such as infrastructure, which can be passported around Europe.
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Real assets lower volatility
Investments in real assets, such as timberland and infrastructure, can lower the volatility of mixed asset funds without hampering returns, according to think tank Global Financial Institute.
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JLIF acquires portfolio
The John Laing Infrastructure Fund (JLIF) has agreed the acquisition of 11 operational and yielding assets in a deal worth around £123m.
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Osborne boosts infrastructure
George Osborne is to announce long-term capital commitments to infrastructure today while slashing spending by £11.5bn in election year, marking the sixth consecutive year of cuts, as he unveils capital spending priorities for the next five years.